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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.93, 37.12 and 26.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.93, 37.12 and 26.45 is: 36.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.93 : 37.12 = 26.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.93/37.12 = 26.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.93x = 37.12 × 26.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.93x = 981.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 981.82/26.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.46

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